Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Studio Clean Up and Celebration

GIVEAWAY

Hello to each and every one of you - my friends, acquaintances, neighbors, fellow artists, muses, garden birds ... I've been missing you and have been thinking lately that it is time to get back into the swing of life. I fell into a rabbit hole I think. Something happened anyway and a year has passed. It happened in the blink of an eye it seems.

So I pried open the door of the studio and gosh you should see the spider webs around here. Oh the dust! I'm airing it out with the door and windows wide open; I've found the dust rags and mop and rolled up my sleeves and am getting to work. I want it spotless for when I make biscotti and a pot of tea to serve to you when you come visit.

In honor of creative spirit and friendship, I made 3 little scherenschnittecuttings for a give away. Just leave a comment on this post and I'll put your name into the bowl, give it a stir and draw 3 names at the end of the month. You can suggest your preferences if you like. The choices are a floral spray, a robin on the wing and a sparrow on a branch.

The paper used is black Fabriano fine artist paper and is acid-free and color fast. Good luck and we'll talk soon! Creative hugs to you from Norma

Hey friend! I have used surgical scissors but have graduated to using (wait for it!) X-acto blades solely. I like that I can cut without holding the paper in one hand and fiddling with scissors in the other. Thanks for the compliment.p.s. I use a foam earplug held between the xacto holder and my fingetr to help prevent blisters, etc.

I'm so glad 'Fairyfruitcake" is back on blog..Just the though of sipping tea with you is a aromatic delight...I've made some Jasmine tea in honor of your return and truly look forward to more " Fairyfruitcake " chatter... Your cards are delightful... Norma. Big "scherenschnitte" Hugs to you.